Standard Chartered Jersey Marathon 2026

The Standard Chartered Jersey Marathon begins at Weighbridge Place in St. Helier, Jersey. This annual road race includes a full marathon, a team relay, and a Marathon Mile. The race day accommodates serious marathoners, workplace teams, juniors, families, and runners seeking a short town-centre distance. Over 2,500 participants typically enter, with more than 40% of marathon runners traveling from outside the island. The course utilizes Jersey as its backdrop, avoiding a city grid. Runners find it neither flat nor excessively difficult. Elite athletes compete for prize money and course records, while corporate relay teams vie for industry trophies. The Marathon Mile offers a separate start for younger and shorter-distance runners. Local support is significant, with residents, marshals, and spectators positioned along the route. One participant described it as a small race with a substantial atmosphere. Nearing its 20th running, the marathon possesses more history than a typical one-off island event.